American English pronunciation
How to pronounce pedestal
IPA transcription: ['pɛdəstəl]
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Noun
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a support or foundation
“the base of the lamp”
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a position of great esteem (and supposed superiority)
“they put him on a pedestal”
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an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
Usage examples
- Two creatures with antlers, hooves and tails are bound to his round pedestal.
- In August "Wolverine" took part in Operation Pedestal.
- He seems to be putting her on a pedestal.
- The statue is seen on a pedestal outside the Hawaii Police Department Headquarters.
- To this day the pedestal is the largest stone ever moved by man.
- He seems to be putting her on a pedestal.
- There is also a compass pedestal placed at the top.
- Shortly after Operation Pedestal, Lt.Cdr.